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VIETNAM · BUS ROUTE GUIDE

Ho Chi Minh City
↳ Hai Phongby bus.

Bus services from Ho Chi Minh City to Hai Phong are listed on 12Go, where you can compare operators, departure times and prices for your date. The road distance is about 1530 km. By car that is roughly 19 h 15 min without stops; buses usually take longer once pickups and rest breaks are included.

1530 km by road~19 h 15 min by car
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VIETNAMLAOSCAMBODIAHa LongNoi Bai AirportNinh BinhTam CocHo Chi Minh CityHai Phong1530 km by roadFrom To Onward buses
Illustrative map: lines show connections, not the road taken. Outlines: Natural Earth.

THE SHORT VERSION

Ho Chi Minh City to Hai Phong at a glance.

From
Ho Chi Minh City Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
To
Hai Phong Hải Phòng
Road distance
About 1530 km
Straight line
1124 km
Car time, no stops
~19 h 15 min buses take longer
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Right place. Right bus. Better start.

1

Leaving Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is the hub for the south. Northbound and Mekong Delta buses use different terminals, and tourist buses, including services to Cambodia, often start from company offices in the Pham Ngu Lao backpacker area of District 1.

  • Mien Dong Bus Station · Bến xe Miền Đông
    Eastern terminals for routes to the north and the coast. There is an older station in Binh Thanh and the larger New Mien Dong (Bến xe Miền Đông mới) further out.
  • Mien Tay Bus Station · Bến xe Miền Tây
    South-west of the centre. The main terminal for the Mekong Delta, such as Can Tho, Chau Doc and Ha Tien.
  • Pham Ngu Lao area (District 1) · Phạm Ngũ Lão
    Offices of many tourist and cross-border bus companies, near the main backpacker district.
2

Arriving in Hai Phong

Check your terminal. Hai Phong's stations are spread around the city.

  • Niem Nghia, Lac Long, Cau Rao and Vinh Niem stations · Bến xe Niệm Nghĩa, Lạc Long, Cầu Rào, Vĩnh Niệm
    Different terminals for Hanoi, Quang Ninh and southern provinces.
Hai Phong
Hai Phong. Photo: HP1992, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
3

Keep the essentials offline

Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.

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Good to know in Hai Phong
  • Combined bus-and-boat tickets to Cat Ba often connect through Hai Phong. Confirm whether the boat is included.

KEEP GOING

From Hai Phong, the road continues.

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GOOD QUESTIONS

Before you take your seat.

How far is Ho Chi Minh City from Hai Phong by road?+

About 1530 km by road (1124 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.

How long does the bus from Ho Chi Minh City to Hai Phong take?+

We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 19 h 15 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.

Where does the bus leave from in Ho Chi Minh City?+

It depends on the operator. Main options in Ho Chi Minh City include Mien Dong Bus Station, Mien Tay Bus Station, Pham Ngu Lao area (District 1), and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.

Is there a bus back from Hai Phong to Ho Chi Minh City?+

Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Hai Phong to Ho Chi Minh City guide.

Where does the bus from Ho Chi Minh City arrive in Hai Phong?+

It depends on the operator. In Hai Phong, services use Niem Nghia, Lac Long, Cau Rao and Vinh Niem stations. Check your terminal. Hai Phong's stations are spread around the city.

How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Hai Phong?+

Check your terminal. Hai Phong's stations are spread around the city.

What kind of bus runs from Ho Chi Minh City to Hai Phong?+

It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.

Can I book the Ho Chi Minh City to Hai Phong bus online?+

Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.

Where can I go next from Hai Phong by bus?+

Direct buses from Hai Phong include Ha Long, Hanoi, Noi Bai Airport (HAN), Ninh Binh, Tam Coc and more. See all connections on our Hai Phong bus page.

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FOLLOW THE INFORMATION

Clear sources. Better decisions.

Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Station information reviewed 2026-10-09. Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.

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